Just Three
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Just Three is an 8yo from Ireland trained by P J Gilligan. It is sired by the stallion Soldier Of Fortune out of the dam Close Flame. Just Three is yet to break its maiden status, having not won a race yet from 21 attempts. During its most recent race at Southwell on 20th May 2025, Just Three was ridden by J G Gilligan and finished 3rd, behind the winner Jubilant.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Southwell 20-May-25 m R1 CL4 NvHcpCh $1,081 (of $8,755), SP: 9/1 | J G Gilligan 71.2kg 13.00L | 3 (4) |
| Killarney 11-May-25 4626m SOFT R5 NvCh $1,250 (of $6,198), SP: 16/1 Tracked leader, disputed before 4th, led 4th, joined 8th, headed 6 out, ridden and dropped to 3rd after 4 out, no extra and kept on one pace | J G Gilligan 71.7kg 29.50L | 3 (3) |
| Kilbeggan 26-Apr-25 4005m SOFT R6 HcpCh (of $5,702), SP: 22/1 Mid-division and 6th halfway, lost place before 3 out where mistake, pushed along and no impression in 10th from 2 out, some late headway past beaten horses | J G Gilligan 71.7kg, Cd 0 15.50L | 7 (11) |
| Thurles 21-Dec-24 5049m GOOD R1 HcpCh (of $6,000), Winning Time: 06:20.800, SP: 25/1 Mid-division when pecked badly 1st, soon towards rear, pushed along and no impression after 5 out, no extra from 3 out | J G Gilligan 75.3kg, Cd 0 0.00L | 9 (14) |
| Cork 14-Oct-24 4828m GOOD R6 HcpCh (of $7,565), Winning Time: 06:00.000, SP: 15/2 Chased clear leaders, soon well off pace, fell 4th | D J Gilligan 66.7kg, Cd 0 0.00L | UPD (12) |
| Listowel 27-Sep-24 3913m HEAVY R5 HcpCh (of $6,522), Winning Time: 5:10.700, SP: 10/1 Mid-division on inside, mistake 3rd, not fluent 7th, pushed along and weakened rapidly 4 out | D J Gilligan 74.8kg, Cd 0 0.00L | 9 (16) |
| Galway 10-Sep-24 4527m SOFT R7 HcpCh (of $8,087), Winning Time: 05:44.000, SP: 3/1 Tracked leaders, jumped left 5th and rider lost irons, prominent when pulled up after 7th | J G Gilligan 68.5kg, Cd 0 0.00L | UPD (10) |
| Kilbeggan 07-Sep-24 4059m SOFT R5 Ch $550 (of $6,944), Winning Time: 05:01.600, SP: 33/1 Rear of mid-division, mistake at 1st, moderate 9th 3 out, ridden in moderate 6th next, kept on one pace | J G Gilligan 75.3kg, Cd 0 15.00L | 4 (14) |
| Tramore 16-Aug-24 4389m GOOD R2 Ch $1,150 (of $7,260), Winning Time: 05:31.800, SP: 22/1 Tracked leaders, slight mistake 4th, led 9th, slight mistake and headed 4 out, disputed lead again 3 out, ridden and headed after 3 out, 4th 2 out, no impression on leaders, moderate 3rd inside final furlong | J G Gilligan 75.3kg 12.00L | 3 (7) |
| Galway 01-Aug-24 4527m GOOD R1 Ch (of $10,200), Winning Time: 05:45.010, SP: 80/1 Tracked leaders, mistake and unseated rider 4th | J G Gilligan 75.3kg, Cd 0 | UPD (11) |
| Killarney 19-Jul-24 3419m GOOD R5 NvCh $480 (of $9,600), Winning Time: 04:10.500, SP: 80/1 Always behind, never a factor, pushed along halfway, detached 8th, no impression when left moderate 5th 3 out, no extra | J G Gilligan 70.8kg, Cd 0 0.00L | 5 (6) |
| Cork 06-Jul-24 4828m GOOD R6 MdH (of $7,200), Winning Time: 05:57.100, SP: 9/1 Mid-division best, ridden and no impression before straight | J G Gilligan 75.3kg, Cd 0 28.25L | 8 (15) |
| Roscommon 11-Jun-24 4123m GOOD R1 NvH $300 (of $9,000), Winning Time: 04:57.070, SP: 11/1 Always rear, never a factor, detached after 8th, pushed along and no extra from 4 out | J G Gilligan 69.9kg, Cd 0 0.00L | 6 (7) |
| Leopardstown 05-Mar-24 4828m HEAVY R4 HcpH (of $7,500), Winning Time: 6:58.200, SP: 9/1 Always towards rear, never a factor, no threat from 2 out | J G Gilligan 76.2kg, Cd 0 28.25L | 8 (12) |
| Fairyhouse 24-Jan-24 4014m HEAVY R3 NvH $1,150 (of $7,022), Winning Time: 5:40.300, SP: 40/1 In touch in rear, took keen hold, improved to dispute 2nd halfway, 2nd 4 out, disputed lead briefly next, pushed along in 3rd and no impression before 2 out, no extra | J G Gilligan 72.6kg 33.50L | 3 (4) |
| Navan 20-Jan-24 3218m HEAVY R1 NvH $495 (of $11,195), Winning Time: 4:19.500, SP: 50/1 Raced in last throughout, niggled along 4th, pushed along next, no impression from 3 out, never a factor | J G Gilligan 70.8kg, Cd 0 30.25L | 5 (5) |
| Limerick 27-Dec-23 4023m HEAVY R4 H $1,400 (of $8,549), Winning Time: 5:55.300, SP: 40/1 In touch in rear, not fluent 3 out, close 4th approaching straight, no impression when mistake 2 out, ridden when mistake last, kept on one pace, went 3rd run-in | J G Gilligan 70.3kg 9.50L | 3 (4) |
| Naas 12-Nov-23 3218m SOFT R2 MdH (of $7,500), Winning Time: 03:59.100, SP: 100/1 Rear of mid-division, no impression in 11th 2 out, kept on one pace | D J Gilligan 75.3kg, Cd 0 0.00L | 9 (22) |
| Sligo 27-Oct-23 5111m SOFT R5 MdH $390 (of $7,800), Winning Time: 6:40.600, SP: 8/1 Tracked leaders, ran freely and headway to lead 3rd, headed 3 out, soon pushed along and weakened, completely tailed off | J G Gilligan 71.7kg, Cd 0 0.00L | 5 (7) |
| Listowel 22-Sep-23 4023m SOFT R1 MdH $675 (of $8,100), Winning Time: 5:20.600, SP: 8/1 Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, not fluent 3 out, ridden and no impression in 3rd before 2 out, 4th before last, no extra | J G Gilligan 75.3kg, Cd 0 18.25L | 4 (18) |
| Listowel 17-Sep-23 4828m GOOD R4 MdH $2,700 (of $8,100), Winning Time: 05:59.900, SP: 66/1 Held up towards rear, ridden in 8th after 3 out, no impression in 6th 2 out, stayed on well run-in to go 2nd at post | J G Gilligan 75.3kg 6.50L | 2 (14) |